Abstract
Objective: To demonstrate the physiotherapist's performance in palliative care in adult patients, the main resources and the levels of scientific evidence of the studies. Methods: Integrative review performed in the databases: Virtual Health Library and Medline, in the last 10 years. The Descriptors used were: "Palliative Care" and "Physical Therapists" and the Medical Subject Headins: "Physical Therapy Modalities" and "Palliative Care". Results: 10 studies were obtained: 70% level of evidence IV, 20% level I and 10% level II. The physiotherapist's actions stand out: in pain and its cognitive-affective aspect, dyspnea, mucus clearance, fatigue, lymphatic alterations and management. The main resources were: manual therapies, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, kinesiotherapy, spiritual and emotional support, relaxation, electro-stimulation, oxygen therapy, respiratory awareness exercises, cough assistance, postural drainage, energy conservation, complex decongestive therapy, instruction and care training. Final considerations: The main symptoms managed by the physiotherapist in palliative care are pain, dyspnea, secretivity, fatigue, lymphatic problems and edema, but some interventions require greater evidence of efficacy.